2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Celebrating its world premiere at the Paris motor show (October 2 - 17, 2010), the 2012 CLS-Class builds on the pioneering role of its predecessor with a fresh new interpretation. "The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class points the way forward for the future perceptible design idiom of Mercedes-Benz", explains Professor Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes-Benz. "At the same time it takes its inspiration from the great tradition of stylish, refined sportiness which has always been a feature of Mercedes coupés."
Mercedes-Benz has redesigned its E-Class sedans for a U.S. sales kickoff this summer as early 2010 models, so a new version of the related CLS-Class can't be far off, right? Well, yes and no. The pioneering "4-door coupe" is getting its own stem-to-stern makeover, but it probably won't reach North America until early 2011 as a 2012 entry.
The CLS-Class bowed in 2004 as a costlier, sexier take on the mainstream E-class premium-midsize sedan that remains one of Mercedes' most profitable products. Confounding some in the automotive media, but proving again that styling always sells, the CLS-Class has been a hit with well-heeled fashionistas, exceeding Mercedes' initial sales estimates by no less than 40 percent. Never mind that this is a "niche" model even by Mercedes' standards, with fewer than 150,000 delivered in the roughly four years through the end of 2008. Every CLS-Class sale is valuable "plus business" that the famed German brand would have otherwise missed.
Not surprisingly, the CLS-Class formula has inspired other bucks-up coupe-style 4-doors such as BMW's X6 quasi-SUV, the 2010 Porsche Panamera, the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide, and 2011 Audi A7. Even Volkswagen has joined in with a "junior CLS-Class," the 2009 CC sedan.
So how does the original get back ahead of this pack? Mainly, sources say, with a bevy of "driver assistance" features borrowed from the latest E-Class and S-Class premium-large sedans, plus fresh styling. At least, that's the plan.
The proportions remain as spectacular as ever: long hood, tightly-styled frameless side windows and a dynamic roof sweeping back at an angle towards the rear. The four-door Coupé from Mercedes-Benz immediately made its mark in 2003 as a new style icon. Though the proportions are the same, the second generation of this design trendsetter has a completely new look.
The interior of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is also distinguished by a timeless design which combines discreet elegance with innovative details and handcrafted perfection. The eye-catching cockpit features a wrap-around dashboard sweeping from the driver's door over the instrument panel support and across to the front passenger door. The central display has also been integrated seamlessly into the upper part of the instrument panel.
Mercedes-Benz has redesigned its E-Class sedans for a U.S. sales kickoff this summer as early 2010 models, so a new version of the related CLS-Class can't be far off, right? Well, yes and no. The pioneering "4-door coupe" is getting its own stem-to-stern makeover, but it probably won't reach North America until early 2011 as a 2012 entry.
The CLS-Class bowed in 2004 as a costlier, sexier take on the mainstream E-class premium-midsize sedan that remains one of Mercedes' most profitable products. Confounding some in the automotive media, but proving again that styling always sells, the CLS-Class has been a hit with well-heeled fashionistas, exceeding Mercedes' initial sales estimates by no less than 40 percent. Never mind that this is a "niche" model even by Mercedes' standards, with fewer than 150,000 delivered in the roughly four years through the end of 2008. Every CLS-Class sale is valuable "plus business" that the famed German brand would have otherwise missed.
Not surprisingly, the CLS-Class formula has inspired other bucks-up coupe-style 4-doors such as BMW's X6 quasi-SUV, the 2010 Porsche Panamera, the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide, and 2011 Audi A7. Even Volkswagen has joined in with a "junior CLS-Class," the 2009 CC sedan.
So how does the original get back ahead of this pack? Mainly, sources say, with a bevy of "driver assistance" features borrowed from the latest E-Class and S-Class premium-large sedans, plus fresh styling. At least, that's the plan.
The proportions remain as spectacular as ever: long hood, tightly-styled frameless side windows and a dynamic roof sweeping back at an angle towards the rear. The four-door Coupé from Mercedes-Benz immediately made its mark in 2003 as a new style icon. Though the proportions are the same, the second generation of this design trendsetter has a completely new look.
The interior of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is also distinguished by a timeless design which combines discreet elegance with innovative details and handcrafted perfection. The eye-catching cockpit features a wrap-around dashboard sweeping from the driver's door over the instrument panel support and across to the front passenger door. The central display has also been integrated seamlessly into the upper part of the instrument panel.
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